Political Quotes

“I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 6; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed expired, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day, and morning business be closed; that upon the conclusion of morning business, the Senate proceed to executive session to resume consideration of the Jefferson nomination postcloture; further, that at 11:30 a.m., all postcloture time be considered expired and the Senate vote on confirmation of the nomination; that the Senate recess following the cloture vote on the Wilcox nomination until 2:15 p.m. to allow for the weekly caucus meetings; and that if cloture has been invoked, at 2:15 p.m., the Senate vote on the confirmation of the Wilcox nomination; further, that if cloture is invoked on the Cook nomination, at 5:15 p.m. all postcloture time be considered expired and the Senate vote on confirmation of the nomination; finally, that if any nominations are confirmed, the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table and the President be immediately notified of the Senate's actions. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.”